Dr. Rashida Patanwala Melinkeri

Dr Rashida Patanwala Melinkeri is an Internal Medicine Specialist and Lipidologist in Pune with 28 years of experience, currently practicing at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Deccan Gymkhana, Lipid Clinic, Off FC Road and Melinkeri Clinic, Kasba Peth.

Dr Melinkeri specialises in dyslipidaemia, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis risk reduction, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular prevention through structured internal medicine care.

Dr Rashida Patanwala Melinkeri completed a Clinical Observership in Lipid Management at Royal Free Hospital, London and has pioneered specialised Cholesterol Clinics at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital.

Area of Expertise

Dyslipidaemia and Cholesterol Disorders

Dr Rashida Patanwala Melinkeri treats patients with high LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, low HDL and mixed dyslipidaemia associated with cardiovascular risk.

She performs detailed lipid profiling, cardiovascular risk assessment and medication optimisation including statins and combination lipid-lowering therapy.

Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Dr Melinkeri manages patients at risk of heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease due to metabolic and lipid abnormalities.

She provides structured prevention protocols, lifestyle intervention planning and long-term vascular risk monitoring.

Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

Dr Rashida Patanwala Melinkeri evaluates patients with type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome overlapping with lipid disorders.

She integrates glucose control, weight management and lipid correction to reduce long-term cardiovascular complications.

Internal Medicine

Dr Melinkeri manages adult patients with hypertension, thyroid disorders, systemic infections and chronic multi-system illnesses.

She conducts comprehensive medical evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning across outpatient settings.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati, 1998
• DNB General Medicine, KEM Hospital, Pune, 2004
• Clinical Observership in Lipid Management, Royal Free Hospital, London
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No. 86306, 1998

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
• Lipid Clinic, Off FC Road, Pune
• Melinkeri Clinic, Kasba Peth, Pune

Previous Associations

• KEM Hospital, Rasta Peth, Pune, Associate Consultant
• Spandan Hospital, Pune, Registrar

Professional Memberships

• Lipid Association of India (LAI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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